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Elijah Biggs1, Amelia Bogard1, Jacob Attebery1

  • 1Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Nevada-Reno, Reno, NV 89557, USA.

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MXenes, 2D transition metal compounds, offer tunable mechanical properties for engineering. This review synthesizes their structure, synthesis, and mechanical behavior, highlighting applications and challenges for broader adoption.

Keywords:
MAX phasesMXenescomposite materialsmaterials engineeringmaterials sciencetransition metal carbides and nitridestwo-dimensional materials

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • MXenes are 2D transition metal carbides, nitrides, and carbonitrides with unique properties.
  • Their mechanical behavior and engineering relevance are underexplored compared to electrochemical applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a mechanically focused synthesis of MXene research.
  • To connect MXene structure, synthesis, processing, and properties to engineering applications.
  • To highlight MXenes as engineerable materials for advanced systems.

Main Methods:

  • Literature synthesis focusing on mechanical aspects of MXenes.
  • Analysis of property tunability via composition, terminations, and defects.
  • Comparison with graphene for performance trade-offs.

Main Results:

  • MXene mechanical properties (tensile, elastic, shear, thermomechanical) are tunable.
  • Graphene comparisons clarify MXene advantages in specific applications.
  • Key challenges include stability, durability, cost, and integration.

Conclusions:

  • MXenes show significant potential in structural composites, reinforcement, energy storage, and electromechanical systems.
  • Addressing challenges is crucial for practical engineering deployment.
  • This work serves as a reference for mechanical engineers and researchers.